Thinking about Ed Wade's biggest moves as Astros' GM

Richard Justice's latest column had me pondering Ed Wade's most high profile moves thus far as Astros' GM:

• Traded Brad Lidge for Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary and some minor leaguer named Costanzo (insert obligatory Seinfeld reference here) who was promptly shipped out in another Wade deal. While Bourn did play some solid defense in centerfield and showed good speed on the basepaths (when he was on base) his batting average was in the low .200s all season in 2008. Now, this spring he is looking up at the Mendoza line with a sparking .184 average. Read something recently where Wade could have traded Lidge last year to the Indians for Cliff Lee. You may have heard of him - he was 22-3 last season and won the Cy Young. Now in full disclosure, I supported Lidge getting traded. He needed a change of scenery but it sure seems like Wade could have gotten more return on that one.
  
• Miguel Tejada for Troy Patton, Luke Scott, Matt Albers, Dennis Sarfate and Costanzo. Great move - giving up two of our best young pitching prospects (Albers and Patton) for a guy who lied to Congress about steroid use. You could make the argument that this one has probably worked out about equal for both sides thus far. Albers and Scott were key contributors for the O's last season while Patton was injured all year. The Astros got more offense out of the SS position than they have since Dickie Thon was there 20+ years ago. This one falls into the "win now" category but given the Astros' outlook for this season, this one probably won't ultimately look good on the track record for Wade.
  
• Signing Kaz Matsui, or as my colleague who roots for the Mets appropriately labeled him, Kaz Matsucky. What was it last season - 3 trips to the DL? What is he batting this spring? .059? Don't most guys get sent to minor league camp if they are hitting like that four weeks into spring training?? Given the bargains out in the free agent market right now, I'm guessing the Astros could have gotten a starting pitcher or a couple of decent relievers for the $5 million they are paying Kaz this season.